Thanks to Bloomsbury and NetGalley for the Advance Review Copy in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoy Russian fiction, as in books written by Russian authors but when I wracked my brain, I couldn’t think of a single Russian historical fiction book I have read. So, time to remedy that with this book.
Tag: historical fiction
“The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Thanks to Penguin Books and NetGalley for the Advance Review Copy in exchange for an honest review.
This almost felt like two different books to me, and I liked one a lot better than the other.
“Conjure Women” by Afia Atakora
Thanks to 4th Estate and NetGalley for the Advance Review Copy in exchange for an honest review.
When I was about 20% of the way through this book I thought to myself “this is one of those amazing books that gets ignored for no good reason” and seeing as it has hardly any reviews I guess I was right.
“The Mercies” by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Thanks to Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for the Advance Review Copy in exchange for an honest review.
Sighs into infinity
Rightio, I was really excited to read this book. I feel like Hargrave has the coolest sounding books and I’m always really pumped to read them.
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This book is set during a really rather fascinating period of British History, the period which formed the bedrock of the later War of the Roses. The year is 1399 and Constance of York, Lady Despenser, King Richard’s cousin decides to stir the decidedly risky pot of courtly intrigue.
“Gods of Jade and Shadow” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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I reaaaaaally loved this one. Mayan Mythology, the Jazz Age and a plucky heroine? Yes please. I’m slightly miffed I’ve never come across this author before though. I assumed this was a debut but I went to look at her Goodreads author page and she’s written loads! Publishers, can we have more money pumped into promoting authors like this please?
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“The Bird King” by G. Willow Wilson
Thanks to Atlantic Books and NetGalley for the Advance Review Copy in exchange for an honest review.
The Bird King follows the story of Fatima, a Circassian concubine living in the harem of the Alhambra during the time period of the Spanish Inquisition. This novel melds historical fact with fantastical elements like djinns and sorcery.
“Commodus” by Simon Turney
Thanks to Orion and NetGalley for the Advance Review Copy in exchange for an honest review.
It’s not very often that a Classics themed book appears on NetGalley but when they do, I hit that Request button with the power of a thousand fiery suns. I wasn’t familiar with Turney as a writer before reading this novel, but I’ve added Caligula to my Audible wish list on the strength of this novel.
“The Seven Or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna” by Juliet Grames
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An Italian family saga spanning decades with a complex central heroine? You better believe my half-Italian ass was here for that.
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“The Office of Gardens And Ponds”
Thanks to Quercus Books and NetGalley for the Advance Review Copy in exchange for an honest review.
Hmmmmm. Definitely not a book to give as a gift.
I’ve always had a huge interest in Heian period Japan so was really intrigued about this book. The synopsis sounded interesting too so I was excited to get stuck in.
